Jacob Young is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked for Securities America, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc. for 15 years. Young is also the owner of Jacob Young Financial, where he recommends insurance and annuity products and provides financial planning and investment advice. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions and utilizes tools such as asset-allocation models, risk analysis, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Nayana Darrah is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Jerald Reich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. since 2016. He is based in Santa Cruz, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Kevin Newhouse is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC, having joined in 2024, and previously held positions at Securities America Advisors and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, Newhouse serves as a commissioner on the Santa Cruz County Historic Resources Commission and is a steering committee member of the Aptos History Museum. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios that may include various securities across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Mark Rosenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Scotts Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for eight years and Financial West Group for 21 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a California Tax Education Council-registered tax preparer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies in its investment management.

Josiah Clymer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, CrowsNest Restaurant Group, and Starbucks Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools to support client planning needs.

Brett Macauley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Santa Cruz, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Macauley is involved in executive coaching for financial advisors and owns several consulting and management businesses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate tax-efficient strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process and delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Olga Pappas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Kyle Coulter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Watsonville Rotary Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process utilizes structured discovery, proprietary tools, and modeling techniques, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Jessica Locatelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Santa Cruz County Community Foundation and The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, serving on their advisory and finance committees. Additionally, she is associated with Boulder Creek Stables, a private horse boarding business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s investment approach includes structured planning tools and utilizes market simulations to model outcomes.

Natalie Smith is a financial advisor at Osaic with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Securities America Advisors and Architectural Facades. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporations and charitable organizations through a wide network of financial advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Juliana Cardinale is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, her background includes roles as a student and work experience outside the financial industry. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kenneth Evans is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in the cycling retail industry for several years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its advisory process.

Wendi Eckardt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market models.

Kurt Grundner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Scotts Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include self-employment from 2019 to 2024 and eight years at Scharf Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial products. The firm operates a large network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Casey Flom is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Casey worked at BMO Bank NA and Edward Jones. Outside of financial advising, he owns Redwood Original, LLC, a business consulting firm that provides process review and general assistance tasks. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Angelina Mcclellan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2011. Mcclellan serves as a trustee in several trust-related roles outside of her advisory work. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Antonio Da Roza is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He leads a strategic process aimed at making work optional for clients by applying his expertise to advance their financial interests, restore free time, and promote satisfaction. Antonio began his career in financial services in 1989. He has worked extensively with entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and their top employees, focusing on areas such as corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and managing new wealth. Prior to his current role, he was a director in the Private Wealth Management Division at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and its predecessors. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Banking from San Francisco State University and the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute. Antonio resides in Hillsborough, California, with his wife and two daughters, and enjoys golfing, skiing, surfing, and tennis.

Glenn Nagamine is a financial advisor at Osaic with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, The O. N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. Nagamine also operates a sole proprietorship offering fixed disability insurance, indexed annuities, long-term care, and life insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports various advisory platforms and legacy account transitions.

Alan Gale is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Scotts Valley, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He joined Edward Jones in 2018 after working three years at Cisco Systems, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Gale is the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for a local rock band in Ben Lomond, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.